Irvine Research Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Irvine Spectrum Center
During your visit to Irvine, you can do some window-shopping at Irvine Spectrum Center. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Orange County Great Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Orange County Great Park, a lovely green space in Irvine. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lyon Air Museum
Explore America's fascinating aviation history and take a close look at some of the rarest flying machines from around the world.
Pretend City Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Pretend City Children's Museum during your travels to Irvine.
University of California, Irvine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of California, Irvine during your visit to Irvine. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Concordia University
Walk around the campus at Concordia University during your stay in Irvine. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Our pick of the best Irvine Research Center Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
Staff was very attentive to our needs and made our HONEYMOON very special!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Clean everything!! Staff was amazing and the breakfast is the best!!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
This hotel needs to be updated terribly. We chose to stay here again because the Disneyland shuttle is so nice, but the state of the rooms makes the shuttle convenience not worth it. The staff is nice, but we won’t stay here again until some updates are made.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
The room is clean and the hotel is super nice. Just not sure why Expedier do not send proper confirmation but the hotel help us out
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Great hotel walking distance to Disneyland. Only issue we had is gardeners at property at 5am. Not great to be woken up that early. Rooms are clean staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

The Westin Anaheim Resort
Staff were fantastic and helpful at every turn. We love staying at the Westin when visiting Disneyland.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Irvine Research Center

Irvine Spectrum
If you're spending some time in Irvine Spectrum, Irvine Spectrum Center and Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center are top sights worth seeing.

Irvine Industrial Complex-East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Irvine Industrial Complex-East and surrounding area, you can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park.

Quail Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quail Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Irvine Spectrum Center and Strawberry Farms Golf Club.

East Irvine
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Irvine and surrounding area, you can visit Orange County Great Park and Great Park Balloon.

Shady Canyon
While Shady Canyon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tanaka Farms.

Oak Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oak Creek Golf Course and Orange County Great Park.
